2020 Carolina Panthers season | |
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Owner | David Tepper |
General manager | Marty Hurney (fired Dec. 21) |
Head coach | Matt Rhule |
Home field | Bank of America Stadium |
Results | |
Record | 5–11 |
Division place | 3rd NFC South |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | None |
Uniform | |
The 2020 season was the Carolina Panthers' 26th in the National Football League (NFL) and their first under head coach Matt Rhule. The offseason saw several notable departures; quarterback Cam Newton was released after the Panthers were unable to find a team willing to trade for him, while linebacker Luke Kuechly announced his retirement on January 14, 2020. On December 21, 2020 the Panthers parted ways with general manager Marty Hurney after a total of 19 seasons with the organization.
With a loss to the Vikings in week 12, the Panthers secured their third consecutive non-winning season. After losing their first two games and winning the next three, the Panthers suffered a five-game losing streak before beating the Lions in week 11 and losing to the Vikings before their bye week. After their week 15 loss to the Packers, Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs for the third consecutive season. With the loss to the Saints in week 17, the Panthers matched their 5–11 record from the previous season.